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In Reply to: RE: Geez - I think a lot of you guys have a total misconception. . . posted by kentaja on April 27, 2016 at 13:04:38
There are plenty of network audio players on the market that are like any other hi-fi component. Use a network audio player and a NAS, both are purpose built turn-key appliances. Then the only time you involve a regular computer is when ripping.
Some people don't like that solution because it doesn't leave much room for tweaking and optimizing. But I've got a job and little kids to chase around so I love having something that just works and sounds good.
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I had just been over at the big box store looking at a so-called "cloud drive" and asking this specific question, and was told the opposite. So if I get a cloud drive, I wouldn't have to have my Macbook on at all, and would therefore not have to deal with this Twonky stuff, is that correct?
Most NAS have a built-in DLNA server. I assume by "cloud drive" you mean a WD My Cloud. According to WD, the My Cloud comes with Twonky server. So you would not need to use your computer as a DLNA server any longer.
I see in your system profile that you have a Cambridge Stream Magic. Which control point app are you using with it?
Thanks. I recently updated the iPhone app to CA Connect, if that's what you mean.I just edited my main system, BTW. I no longer own most of that equipment, although I do still have the Cambridge and the Denon.
Edits: 04/28/16
I wasn't sure if you were Android or iOS. If you have an Android device, you might give BubbleUPnP a try. It's my favorite control point on Android, and it provides a way to stream Tidal to devices that don't natively support it.
Agreed if one only wants to stream. No way to play CD.
Most of my listening is to CDs I've ripped. I have about 1.5 TB of music on my NAS, about 2/3 of that is ripped from CD. It streams from the NAS to my network audio players.
Sounds like a nice way to do things. But I will not be buying a server, network player, etc., since my main focus is vinyl. I have a computer so I figured why not use it for audio.
Computer audio works great....most of the time. When it doesn't then you get in to the typical computer issues.
I already had a capable quad core i7 Win7 box that I use for many tasks. I find that LMS software is stable and requires little in the way of resources. I already had a network infrastructure with three access points as I work at home. So I need to reboot the server every couple of days. No biggie. I do use iOS devices, however, as both players and remotes to other players!
I don't fall into the "tweak-the-crap-out-of-the-OS" category you find with dedicated setups. In fact, all I did with LMS is carefully configure it for a minimum of add-ons and gave it medium CPU priority. It serves the Touch player in the main system via ethernet (runs up built-in bookshelves in the office to attic and into listening room).
Vinyl is nice, but having all your digital music instantly available across multiple kinds of players around the house is addictive. LMS also serves movies to a Roku2. Its really cool being able to dial up any of your movies for watching, too.
I'm a vinyl guy, too having grown up in that environment and have two tables - one purchased new in '76. Having said that, I just purchased an HRT ADC and plan to rip some of my vinyl to 96/24 for more convenience. :)
I was most likely being too dramatic about the problems associated with computer audio.
In general my Apple platform is quite stable. Rarely do I have issues. Perhaps once a year I have to update my DAC software. Other minor maintenance issues are required as well. iTunes likes to lock a bit more often than I like but a restart solves the problem.
Having said that I still do believe it is all just a bit too tweaky down loading hi-rez files in particular. No thanks. For some this will of no issue others will feel otherwise. Similar to vinyl in some respect. If one has never played with vinyl before I can see how that might be intimidating. I grew up with it so it does not seem to be a challenge for me.
I have found those that have the highest comfort factor with computer audio have a desire or a greater than average knowledge of computers. I personally don't care to mess with computers the reason I went with Apple.
Don't see ever ripping the vinyl collection to the computer. That is much too tedious a task CDs are no big deal to rip to the computer. It would be more convenient in some situations but I can always use Tidal.
Having said that I still do believe it is all just a bit too tweaky down loading hi-rez files in particular.
I must be blessed. Just downloaded an album from HDTracks. After checkout, clicked "Launch download manager" and after three minutes, files were on my server. Moved them to appropriate folder and had LMS rescan library to find it. Ran Ponomusic and added new folder.
It would be more convenient in some situations but I can always use Tidal.
I thinking of albums unavailable on digital - or at least with the same quality. The first will be my 45 RPM 12" singles. :)
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